BID # IFB 26-26 Tree Planting Services

PURCHASING
CITY OF FALL RIVER

INVITATION FOR BID
IFB #26-26 Tree Planting Services"

Bids are being solicited for the service for tree planting for the City of Fall River Facilities Operations
Department, in accordance with the listed specifications.

Beginning Wednesday May 6", 2026, the solicitation packages may be obtained electronically through the
Purchasing Department via e-mail only at: purchasing@fallriverma.gov

Sealed bids must be received no later than 2:00pm on Thursday, May 21st, 2026 at the Office of the
Purchasing Agent, One Government Center, Room 324 Fall River, MA 02722. Hours are: Monday through
Thursday 8:00am-4:00pm, Friday 8:00am- 3:00pm. The bids will be opened, witnessed, and results made
public.

All bid prices submitted in response to bid IFB #26-26must remain firm following the bid opening. Questions
concerning this bid solicitation must be submitted in writing via email by noon Tuesday, May 19,2026, to
purchasing@fallriverma.gov. Written responses will be emailed to all bidders on record as having received
the request for IFB #26-26. MBE/WBE businesses are encouraged to participate.

All bids are subject to Massachusetts Prevailing Wage Rates. A bid bond of 5% of the value of the total bid
is required. A payment bond of 50% is required.

The City of Fall River reserves the right to reject any/all bids or quotes when deemed in the best
interest of the City of Fall River. The City of Fall River shall be the sole judge of equivalency and
acceptability.

Any deviation from the specifications must be clearly outlined and explained in detail. Otherwise, it will be
considered that services offered are in strict compliance with the specifications and the successful vendor
shall be held responsible accordingly. Time of delivery is part of the bid and is very important. The required
delivery date indicated is at the point of destination and is stated in business days. If the indicated date
cannot be met or a date is not indicated in the specifications, the bidder shall state its best delivery time.

The Facilities Operations Department- awarding authority, on behalf of the City of Fall River, intends to
award a contract within thirty (30) working days of the bid opening.

Trevor Coelho, Associate MCPPO
Purchasing Agent